Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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