Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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