Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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