Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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