Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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