Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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