Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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