Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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