Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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