Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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