Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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