Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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