Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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