Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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