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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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