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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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