Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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