Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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