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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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