Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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