Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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