Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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