Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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