Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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