Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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