Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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