Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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