Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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