Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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