Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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