Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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