Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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