Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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