Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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