Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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