Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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