Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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