Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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