Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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