Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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