Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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