Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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