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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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