Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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