Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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