Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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