Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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