Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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