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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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