Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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