Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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