Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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