Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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