Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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