Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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