Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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