Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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