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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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