Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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