Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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