Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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