Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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