Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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