Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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