Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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