Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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