Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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