Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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