Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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