Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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