Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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