Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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