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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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