Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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