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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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