Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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