Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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