Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches 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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