Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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