Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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