Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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