Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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