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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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