Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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