Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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