Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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