Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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