Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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