Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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