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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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