Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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