Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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