Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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