Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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