Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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