Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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