Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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