Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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