Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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