Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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