Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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