Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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