Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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