Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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