Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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