Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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