Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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