Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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