Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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