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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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