Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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