Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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