Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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