Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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