Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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