Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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