Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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