Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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