Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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