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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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