Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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