Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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