Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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