Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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