Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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