Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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