Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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