Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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