Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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