Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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