Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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