Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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