Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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