Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the 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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