Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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