Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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