Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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