Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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