Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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