Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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