Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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