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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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