Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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