Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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