Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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