Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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