Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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