Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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