Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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