Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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