Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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