Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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