Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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