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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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