Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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