Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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