Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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