Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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