Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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