Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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