Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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