Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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