Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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