Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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