Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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