Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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