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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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