Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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