Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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