Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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