Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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