Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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