Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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