Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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