Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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