Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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