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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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