Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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