Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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