Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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