Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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