Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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