Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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