Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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