Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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