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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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