Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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