Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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