Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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