Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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