Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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