Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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