Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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