Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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