Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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