Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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