Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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