Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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