Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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