Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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