Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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