Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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