Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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