Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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