Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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