Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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