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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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