Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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