Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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