Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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