Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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