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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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