Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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