Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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