Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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