Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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