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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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