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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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