Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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