Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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