Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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