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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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