Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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