Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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