Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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