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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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