Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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