Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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