Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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