Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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