Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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