Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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