Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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