Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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