Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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