Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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