Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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