Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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