Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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