Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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