Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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