Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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