Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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