Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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