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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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