Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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