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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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