Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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