Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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