Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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