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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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