Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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