Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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