Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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