Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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