Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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