Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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