Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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