Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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