Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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