Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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