Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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