Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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