Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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