Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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