Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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