Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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