Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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