Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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