Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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