Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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