Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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