Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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