Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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