Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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