Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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