Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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