Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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