Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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