Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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