Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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