Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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