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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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