Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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