Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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