Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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