Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the 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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