Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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