Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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