Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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