Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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