Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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