Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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