Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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