Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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