Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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