Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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