Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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