Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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