Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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