Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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