Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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