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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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