Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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