Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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