Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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