Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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