Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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