Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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