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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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