Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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