Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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