Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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