Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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