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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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