Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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