Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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