Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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