Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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