Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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