Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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