Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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