Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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