Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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