Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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