Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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