Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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