Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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