Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic 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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