Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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