Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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