Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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