Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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