Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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