Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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