Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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