Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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