Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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