Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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