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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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