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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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