Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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