Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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