Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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