Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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