Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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