Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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