Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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