Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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