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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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