Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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