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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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