Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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