Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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