Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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