Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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