Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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