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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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