Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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