Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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