Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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