Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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