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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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