Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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