Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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