Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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