Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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