Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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