Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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