Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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