Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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