Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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