Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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