Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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