Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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