Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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