Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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