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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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