Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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