Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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