Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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