Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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