Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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