Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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