Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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