Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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