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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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