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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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