Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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