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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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