Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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