Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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