Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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