Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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