Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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