Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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