Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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