Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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