Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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