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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores 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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