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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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