Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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