Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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