Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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