Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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