Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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