Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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