Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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