Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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