Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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