Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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