Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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