Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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