Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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