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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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