Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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