Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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