Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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