Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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