Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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