Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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