Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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