Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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