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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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