Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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