Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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