Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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