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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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