Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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