Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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