Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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