Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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