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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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