Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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