Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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