Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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