Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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