Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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