Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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