Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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