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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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