Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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