Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major 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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