Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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