Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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