Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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