Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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