Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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