Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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