Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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