Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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