Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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