Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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