Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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