Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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