Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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