Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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