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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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