Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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