Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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