Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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