Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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