Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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