Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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