Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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