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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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