Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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