Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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