Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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