Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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