Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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