Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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