Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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