Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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