Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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