Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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