Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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