Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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