Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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