Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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