Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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