Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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