Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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