Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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