Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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