Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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