Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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