Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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