Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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