Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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