Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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