Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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