Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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