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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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