Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the 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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