Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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