Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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