Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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