Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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