Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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