Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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