Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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