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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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