Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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