Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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