Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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