Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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