Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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