Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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