Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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