Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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