Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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